Shoppers adding pizza to a shared takeaway
If pizza is a side rather than the whole meal, compare the nutrition in the share you expect to serve, not just the figures per 100g.
Who is this for?
Thin-crust pizza buyers
A thin base does not settle the fat comparison. Tesco Groceries lists 11g fat per 100g for each of the checked thin pepperoni pizzas, compared with 6.7g for its checked thin cheese-and-tomato pizza.
Shoppers checking allergens
Read the current pack before buying or serving pizza to someone with an allergy or intolerance. The checked Tesco, Goodfella's and Dr. Oetker products contain wheat and milk.
What should you check?
Start with like-for-like figures per 100g, then consider the portion that will sit alongside the other dishes.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | Compare fat per 100g across the exact pizzas. Check the pack rather than treating a thin crust or a reduced-fat description as a measured result. | I want to compare pizzas on the same basis before deciding which one to serve. |
| Portion and salt | Check fat, saturates and salt for the amount you will serve; a stated half-pizza serving may differ from the share you cut. | Pizza will accompany several takeaway dishes, so I want to decide how much to put out before cooking. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredients list and highlighted allergens for the exact variant. The Food Standards Agency advises checking emphasised allergens on prepacked food. | Someone sharing the meal may need to avoid a particular ingredient, so the current pack matters more than the pizza's name. |
| Pizza style | Check the topping, crust and pack size alongside the nutrition panel; format alone does not establish fat content. | Do I want a simple accompaniment, or a more substantial stuffed-crust pizza as part of the spread? |
Common buying mistakes
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Assuming thin crust means less fat
Tesco Groceries lists 11g fat per 100g for the checked thin Goodfella's and Dr. Oetker pepperoni pizzas, but 6.7g for its checked thin cheese-and-tomato pizza.
Compare the exact products' per-100g nutrition panels, then check the portion you plan to eat.
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Calling any lower-fat comparison “reduced fat”
A lower declared figure than one named pizza is a narrower finding than a formal nutrition claim.
Use the figures to compare the pizzas in front of you; do not assume the pack makes a reduced-fat claim.
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Planning the meal around the stated serving alone
A half-pizza serving may be more than the share you want when several other dishes are on the table.
Decide how many people will share the pizza and compare nutrition for the portion you expect to serve.
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Relying on an older ingredient listing
The checked products contain wheat and milk, but the exact pack being served is the relevant one for an allergy check.
Read its ingredients and allergen information before buying and again before serving guests with dietary requirements.
Relevant brand references
These examples describe particular ranges or checked pizzas, not the nutrition of every product carrying the brand.
Tesco / Hearty Food Co.
The checked Hearty Food Co. Thin Cheese & Tomato Pizza is a 314g thin cheese-and-tomato option.
- Tesco Groceries lists 6.7g fat per 100g for this product, compared with 11g for each of the two checked pepperoni pizzas.
- The checked pizza contains wheat and milk; confirm the current pack when serving someone with an allergy or intolerance.
Goodfella's
Goodfella's describes a range that includes stonebaked thin-crust, takeaway-style and gluten-free pizzas.
- The checked Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni offers a thin pepperoni format.
- Tesco Groceries lists 11g fat per 100g and 1.5g salt per stated half-pizza serving for that specific product. Its thin base is not evidence of lower fat.
Dr. Oetker Ristorante
The checked Pepperoni-Salame is a 320g thin-and-crispy pepperoni pizza.
- It provides a thin-and-crispy option for shoppers who want pepperoni.
- Tesco Groceries lists 11g fat per 100g and 18g fat and 1.8g salt per stated half-pizza serving for this variant.
Chicago Town
The checked Large Takeaway Cheese Pizza is a 630g tomato-sauce-filled-crust pizza topped with several cheeses, according to Tesco Groceries.
- Its filled-crust format is relevant if takeaway-style pizza is part of the meal plan.
- Compare the exact pack's nutrition and intended portion before choosing it for a lower-fat-first meal.
Frozen pizzas on Joybuy
These frozen pizzas offer different toppings and crusts for a shared takeaway night. Compare the current pack's fat, salt, allergens and serving information for the exact pizza you choose; inclusion here is not a reduced-fat claim.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust BBQ Chicken 668g
For a shared meal, decide how much of this BBQ chicken pizza with a BBQ sauce-filled crust to serve, then check the current pack's portion nutrition and allergens.
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Goodfella's Margherita Stonebaked Thin 334g
If you prefer a thin Margherita alongside other dishes, compare this pizza's per-100g nutrition and the portion you intend to serve; the thin base alone does not answer the fat question.
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Dr. Oetker Ristorante Prosciutto Funghi 350g
For a ham-and-mushroom option, check the current pack's fat and salt figures and work out the portion that fits the shared meal.
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Chicago Town Stuffed Crust Takeaway Loaded Cheese 630g
This cheese-topped, stuffed-crust format suits a takeaway-style spread. Compare nutrition for the portion you will serve rather than judging it by its crust or 630g pack size.
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Chicago Town Takeaway Stuffed Crust Sweet Honey BBQ Salami 635g
If the honey BBQ and salami topping appeals, compare this stuffed-crust pizza's nutrition for your intended share. Check the current pack's allergen declaration carefully, particularly if milk is relevant.
Questions about choosing and serving
Does a thin frozen pizza automatically have less fat?
No. Tesco Groceries lists 11g fat per 100g for each of the checked Goodfella's Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni and Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pepperoni-Salame pizzas, versus 6.7g for the checked Hearty Food Co. Thin Cheese & Tomato Pizza. Compare the exact packs rather than relying on crust style.
Does a lower fat figure make a pizza “reduced fat”?
No. A per-100g comparison tells you how particular pizzas differ, but it does not establish a formal reduced-fat claim for either product. Use the declared figures for your choice without assuming that claim applies.
What matters when pizza accompanies Chinese takeaway?
Check fat, saturates and salt for the portion you expect to serve, then consider how much pizza is needed alongside the other dishes. For example, Tesco Groceries lists 1.5g salt per stated half pizza for the checked Goodfella's pepperoni variant and 1.8g for the checked Dr. Oetker pepperoni variant.
How should I cook a frozen pizza?
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Goodfella's instructions for its Stonebaked Thin Pepperoni say to cook it from frozen and ensure it is piping hot; do not assume another pizza has the same cooking directions.
How do I check a pizza for allergens?
Read the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack before serving it. The Food Standards Agency says regulated allergens must be emphasised in the ingredients list of prepacked food; the checked Tesco, Goodfella's and Dr. Oetker pizzas contain wheat and milk.